Tottenham Hotspur have begun their season with two victories on the spin, but their actual performances in both matches have left a lot to be desired. Spurs initially struggled to cope with a mediocre Newcastle United attack in the opening day of the Premier League campaign while they only managed to ensure maximum points in the final quarter of the game against Fulham last weekend.
However, the most important thing in the English top-flight is getting results and Mauricio Pochettino’s team has managed to do so up until now. They will now come across their first real challenge of this season when they travel to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United on Monday night.
In contrast, both Manchester City and Liverpool have looked much sharper than them, while both clubs also have a healthier goal difference after Gameweek 2. Are Pochettino’s team well equipped to keep up with the likes of City at the top of the Premier League table?
Let’s take an in-depth look on whether Spurs have what it takes to challenge for the league title.
Tottenham Hotspur – Perennial Underachievers No More?
Spurs have gone close to winning a major trophy quite a few times under Mauricio Pochettino, but they have failed to do so yet. The tag of ‘perennial underachievers’ have haunted Tottenham supporters for a long time, but this time around, it could be different. The North London team now have a crop of world-class talents who have finally come of age and can help Spurs redefine history by winning the biggest prize in English football.
The Lack Of Transfer Activity – Blessing Or A Boon?
For one reason or the other, Tottenham have been unable to make any significant signings in the past transfer period. However, their lack of transfer activity also means that the current batch of Spurs players would improve even more this season and their team chemistry could be the best in the Premier League.
Having a core bunch of players he can trust will only help Pochettino in his quest to deliver a league title in the next few years.
Can Tottenham Keep Up With Manchester City’s Fast Pace?
This Monday night would be a massive test for Spurs’ title credentials as a loss could prove to be quite detrimental to their confidence. There is no doubt that Pochettino’s men have got all the talents required to mount a title challenge but only if City slip up from time to time. If Pep Guardiola’s side ends up bettering their points tally from last season, then it could be game over for Spurs or even Liverpool in the race for the Premier League crown.
